Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 81, Decatur, Adams County, 4 April 1964 — Page 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1964

I I V ' Miss Kathleen Kohne & m.™J Jn f, Dr. Gerald J. Kohne announces the engagement of his daughter, Kathleen, to David C. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Smith of Owensboro, Ky. Miss Kohne is a graduate of Decatur Catholic high school and of Northwestern University, where she received her bachelor of arts degree in English. She is a member of the national Chi Omega sorority and of the state Tri Kappa sorority. Miss Kohne is presently teaching English in Berwyn, 111. Her fiance received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton, his master of science degree from Northwestern University, and will receive his Ph. D. in mechanical engineering and astronautical sciences from Northwestern this June. The wedding will take place June 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Decatur.

CLOSING MEETING OF HISTORICAL CLUB The Historical club held its closing meeting recently at the Zion United Church of Christ. A delicious dinner served by the ladies of the church at 12:30 o’clock was enjoyed by 21 members and 14 guests. The tables were placed in the shape of a large cross with Easter decorations consisting of a large white bunny and eggs in a nest as a center piece. This was flanked on each side the length of the tables by small pink bunnies. Each guest’s place was marked with a plant as a favor. Grace was given by Mrs. Wesley Lehman. Following the dinner, each member then introor guests who accompanied her to the meeting. The president of the club conducted a short business meeting and a program followed the business meeting. S. E. Leonardson showed movies of his trip broad recently, at which time he purchased antiques for his place of business. SUNDAY MENU at COUNTRY CHARM RESTAURANT. Country Fried Chicken. Roast Tenderloin with Dressing. Old Fashion Cream Pie. A Complete Meal. 80 2t

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The closing committee was Frances Borders, Beulah Shackley, Josie Garard, Anna Hancher, Florence Anderson, Ina Miller, Marie Messick, Artie Crider and Donna Gehres. TO OBSERVE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Blocker, 1127 Patterson St., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday April 12, with a family dinner at the home of their son. Alvin O. and Viola May Herrmann Blocker were united in Marriage at the Poneto Methodist parsonage by the Rev. D. A. J. Brown, April 11, 1914. There were four children born to this uniou, Mrs. Richard (Bernice) Buckmaster, of Muncie,- Mrs. Charles (Betty Jo) Chew, and Norris G. Blocker, both of Decatur. One son. Bill, is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Blocker have 12 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chew residence, 1229 West Adams St., Decatur. _• .... . _W. . i— The Calvary E. U. church Ladies Aid will have their meeting Wednesday evening at seventhirty o’clock at the home of Mrs. Paul Hindenlang. The Rachal Circle of the Bethany Evangelical church will meet at the home of Mrs. Kenneth DeArmond Thursday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. Hie program leader will be Mrs. Liz Koons. The Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club will have a guest night at the April meeting to be held Wednesday at the Country Charm restaurant at 6:30 p.m. The membership committee is in charge of the meeting. Our Lady of Lourdes Study club will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Mrs. John Lengerich. A business meeting will be held at the Legion home by the American Legion auxiliary at 8 p.m. Friday.

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Mrs. Connie Mitchel Society Editor Calendar items for each day’s publication must, be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30) SATURDAY Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Susie Elliott and Betty Fager. SUNDAY St. Paul’s Walther League, Preble, fish fry, 4:30 plfo. to 7:30 p.m. Order for Rainbow for Girls, United Brethren Church, 8:15 a.m. MONDAY Camera Club, Vernon Ginter, 7:30 p.m. Civic department, Decatur Woman’s club, dinner party, Masonic hall, 6:30 p.m. Junior Women’s department. Decatur Woman’s club, annual dinner party, meet at Mrs. Carl Stucky’s home, 13th street, 6:30 p.m. Decatur Firemen’s auxiliary, Mrs. Naomi Baker, 7:30 p.m. Dramatics department, Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Nilah Neil, 8 p.m. Music Department of Decatur Women’s club, Mrs. Harry Dailey, 8 p.m. Literature Department, Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Ralph Yager, 7:45 p.m. Adams County home demonstration club chorus, 7:30 p.m., Farm Bureau bldg., Monroe. American Legion auxiliary juniors, Legion home, 4 p.m . TUESDAY Sacred Heart study club, Mrs. Dick Shell, 8 p.m. Pocahontas lodge, Red Men hall, 7:30 p.m. Dutiful Daughters, Mrs. Ted Hahnert, 7:30 p.m. C. L. of C., C. L. of C. hall, potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. 39’ers, carry in dinner, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Happy Homemakers Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Ermal Gilbert, 7:30 p.m. Order of Eastern Star, Decatur Chapter 127, Masonic Hall, 7:30 p.m. Officers practice. WEDNESDAY O. N. O. home demonstration club, Mrs. Herman Durr, Preble, 7:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society, Parish hall, 1:30 p.m. Naomi Circle, First Presbyterian church, 9 a.m. Ruth Circle cf the First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Charles Morgan 8 p.m. St. Ann Study Club, Mrs. Bernard Rumschlag, 1:30 p.m. Lady of Lourdes Study Club, Mrs. John Lengerich, 8 p.m. Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club, Country Charm Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Calvary E. U. Church Ladies Aid, Mrs. Paul Hindenlang, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Mary-Martha Circle, First Presbyterian church, Mrs. H. L. Koontz, 2 p.m. Wesley Class Methodist church, 7:30 p.m. Rachal Circle of Bethany Evangelical church, Mrs. Kenneth DeArmond, 7:30 p.m. The Order for Rainbow for Girls, after school 3:30 p.m. Practice for Initiation. The Order of Eastern Star, Masonic Hall, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Home, 8 p.m. (Business)

The Order of Eastern Star will meet Thursday evening at the Masonic hall at 7:30 p.m. Die new worthy patron will lead the chapter in renewing their obligations. The Order of Eastern Star Decatur Chapter 127 will have a meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 to be held in the Masonic hall. This will be officers’ practice. The Order for will hold a practice for initiation meeting Thursday after school at 3:30.

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Miss Iva I. Zurcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris F. Zurcher of route 1, Monroe, and Ralph W. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay F. Williams, were united in marriage March 15 at 1:30 p. m. in the Nazarene church, with the double ring ceremony performed by the Rev. David Holstein, Berne. Music before and during the ceremony was played by Jesse Crawford at the pipe organ and the musical selections included,, the “Bridal Chorus,’’ “Because,” “Oh, Promise Me” and “I Love You Truly.” The bride selected a lace gown for her wedding. The fitted bas? que waist was outlined by a. scalloped neckline and long lac« sleeyes tapered to points over her Wrists. Hie colonial skirt was of nylon tulle and lace tiers over CRESTVIEW SENIORS TO PRESENT PLAY The senior class of Crestview ' high school will present a threea c t comedy play, “So This is Bliss,” which will be under the direction of Vernon Palmer. It will be given April 10 in the Crestview high school auditorium, Convoy, 0., at 8 p.m. Prices for admission will range from 50 cents to sl. ‘ . ARLENE PARRISH TO HEAD SUNSHINE SOCIETY Arlene Parrish, junior at Adams Central high school, was chosen as president of the Sunshine society for the coming year. Cheryl Isch was chosen vice president, Karen Bieberich was chosen treasurer, Jane Inniger is the new recording secretary, and Rita King is the corresponding secretary. April 11, Beverly Osterman, this year’s president of the society, Gloria Engle and Marcene Gerber, also present officers, along with Arlene Parrish, will attend the state Sunshine convention at Frankfort high school. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Glen Stucky, who will be installed there as the State chairman of the Sunshine societies of Indiana for the coming year.

nylon She carried a bouquet of white roses centered with a red corsage, and her veil was finger tip. Mrs. David Holstein was the maid of honor and wore a street length dress. Her corsage was red rose buds. At 2:30 o’clock a reception was held in the church annex and servers were Gloria Davidson, Cheryl Davidson, Wanda Hirschy, and Beth Zurcher, nieces of the '..pride. '* For their wedding trip to Pennsylvania and Washington, D. C., the bride wore a three piece black knit suit with black accessories. The bride is a clerk at Kroger store and the groom is an electrician at the Central Foundry in Bedford. They are at home at 1902 15th street in Bedford. CHARITY CIRCLE OF UNION CHAPEL MEETS The Charity circle *of Union Chapel church met Tuesday evening at J.he Home of Mrs. Warren Nidlinger, with 13 members and 3 guests present, Mrs. Cleo Landis, Mrs. Dale Caffee and Mrs. Nile Williamson. Leading the program for the evening was Miss Betty Waiters, whose subject was “What is the Church?”” The hymn, “The’ Church’s One Foundation” was sung by the group. The leader used a flip chart showing our church and the people in it and what makes up our church. Discussions were held on the different types of communion and baptism as expressions of faith. For scripture, the 12th Chapter of Romans was read by Mrs. Ferris Fox. The offering was received followed by prayer by Miss Walters. Mrs. Don Hirschy, circle chairmeeting. Miss Frieda Williamson man, presided at the business read, the minutes of the previous meeting, and the treasurer’s report was given by Mrs. Arnold Roughia. The various committees for the mother and daughter banquet, which will be held at the church May 7, gave their reports. Miss Veda Williamson, secretary of spiritual life, brought before the group six steps to Christian worship namely, “prepare . yourself, come expectantly, bring an offering, come to the source of power, look for the best, and go out to serve. ” Special prayer was offered for the missionaries. It was decided to have a free will offering for layettes for the Oje mission in New Mexico. An announcement was made that the Charity circle would join with the united church women of Decatur for the May fellowship to be held May 1. The next meeting will be held May 14 at the home of the Misses Veda and Frieda Williamson, with Mrs. Don Smith as leader. Delicious refreshments were served to the group by the hostess, Mrs. Nidlinger.

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KATHLEEN HARTMAN WEDS WM. SCHRECK This morning at 10 o’clock. Miss Kathleen Hartman became the bride of William Schreck in St. Jude’s Catholic church in Fort Wayne. Last evening his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Schreck, were hosts for the rehearsal dinner at the Fort Wayne Country club. Guests from out of the city attending the dinner and wedding are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burdsall of Short Hills, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brodbeck, and son Kent, Akron, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klepper, Tiffin, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. William Klepper, Jr., Lima, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Klepper, Huntington, Mrs. Carl Klepper of Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Gillig, Decatur. On the couple’s wedding trip to the south they will take a piece of their wedding cake to his grandparents, far. and Mrs. William Klepper, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A reception will be held this afternoon at the Olympic club in Fort Wayne. MONROE W. S. C. S. MEETS THURSDAY The Monroe Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service met Thursday evenin? in the church feltowshio room. The prelude was played by Mrs. Homer Winteregg and the group sang, “Our God, Our Help.” Devotions<were given by Mrs. Eli Schwartz, who read from Hebrews 10:22-25 and closed with a poem from “Together." A duet was sung by Mrs. James Nussbaum and Mrs. Herbert Fruchte. Mrs. Arlen Mitchel gave a report on the woman’s federation. The lesson theme, “The Church in the World,” was presented by Mrs. Glen Stucky. She called on Mrs. Homer Winteregg and Mrs. Russel Mitchel to give their first impressions or remembrances of church. The group was reminded that this year is also the 24th anniversary of the WSCS. A candle lighting service was observed whereby the president held a large candle and those who were charter members lighted their candles from the large one and then those who have belonged 10 years and longer and then the remaining ones. Mrs. Elmo Stuckey, secretary of promotion, welcomed the nine new members. The song, “Jesus Calls Us,” was sung by the group. Mrs. Harry Crownover, president, told about the call to the Women’s Society. Mrs. Harvey Haggard read a paper, “We are called to pray,” Mrs. Elmo Stuckey read, “We are called to serve,” arid Mrs. Glen Stucky read, “We are called to give.” Then the new president opened the business meeting with prayer. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and approved and theconscience dues were collected. The conference WSCS meeting will be April 15 at Kokomo. Mrs. Dove Snyder dismissed the meeting with prayer. Delicious refreshments were served by the Mesdames, Martin Steiner, Russel Mitchel, Chris Inniger, Rene Brandt, Homer Winteregg, Grace Burns, and Daisy Bahner. The next meeting will be the mother-daughter banquet May 7. The Order for Rainbow for Girls will attend Sunday church services in a body with their worthy advisor, Miss Janet Winteregg. All members are asked to meet outside the United Brethren church at 8:15 a.m. Mrs. Ermal Gilbert will be hostess to the Happy Homemakers Home demonstration club Tuesday evenihg at seven-thirty o’clock. Hospital Admitted Mr. and Mrs. Fred Okeley, Monroe, Mrs. Clifford Marbaugh, [Rockford; Master Ricky and Bradley Hamrick, Decatur; iMss Rita Bowen, Monroeville; John H. Habegger, Berne, and Mrs. James Mittlespedt, Bluffton Dismissed Mrs. Adolph Bleeke, Deactur, and Arthur Lengerich, Monroe.

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jtu. ... 7 \ • mk - Miss Anna Margo Perry JL, m 2). U. ” & WejJn Summer Mr. and Mrs. Wendell E. Perry, 798 North Hurricane street, Franklin, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Anna Margo Perry, to Jay Mansfield DeVoss, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. DeVoss, 310 North Fourth street, this city. Miss Perry is a student at Franklin College, where she is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. DeVoss is a senior at Franklin College and a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. A late summer wedding is being planned by the couple.

EWERREADY CLASS MEETS RECENTLY The Everready Sunday school class of the Methodist church met recently in the church lounge, with 17 members answering roll call. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Jesse Niblick. Mrs. Frank Crist choose as her. theme fordevotions “Prayer and Personal Religion,” and closing with prayer. Mrs. Delton Passwater conducted a memorial service for Mrs. Frank Wells, who passed away recently. A poem was read entitled “There Must be Something After Death,” using as a scripture reading a part of the 14 chapter of St. John. Mrs. Asa Pollock sang “Beyond the Sunset” and Mrs. John Nelson presided over the business session. The program chaiman, Mrs. Fred Hancher, read an Easter story by Charles Dickens. Hostesses foe the meeting were Mrs. Bertha Lanning, Mrs. E. W. Johnson, and Mrs. Delton Pass water, and delicious refreshments were served by this committee. It you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results

WILL MOR Rftaw FIRE MARSHALS FIND HAZARDS OOH IN YOUR HOME? The youngsters in this community will soon be surveying their homes to make sure they are safe from fire and accident hazards. Help teach safety principles plus good citizenship to your children! Assist them in their inspection, and be sure to set a good example by promptly correcting any dangers detected. ? "* S

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Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Jerry and Coral Shoaf Murray, 421 West Madison, are parents of a baby boy born Friday at 2:01 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. and 4*4 oz. Chas and Veronica Minich Wyss, route i, Hoagland, are parents of a 9- lb., oz. baby boy born Friday at 4:35 p.m. Otis and Frances Myers Sprunger, Route 1, Berne, are parents of a boy baby born at 9 a.m. today and weighing 7 lbs., 5% oz.

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